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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse
Great book until the end, which for me felt rushed instead of intense, and jumbled instead of tragic. But the lead character was real and raw and very, very much worth reading.
Glad I read this in sync with Banned Books Week -- books like this need to be read, and often, and especially by those who need them most.
Glad I read this in sync with Banned Books Week -- books like this need to be read, and often, and especially by those who need them most.
Painful and earnest. I am glad that there is a sequel as it left at a very distressing place.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Car accident
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Alcohol
Minor: Abortion, Gaslighting
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
One of the saddest books i've ever read, but also one of the best. Pattyn's attempts to find her dreams are admirable, but the troubles and things that she has to overcome to get there are devastating. The end of the book is heartbreaking. After everything she had went through, she just couldn't have a happy ending. I would recommend it to anybody to read.
Literally this book was so good in the beginning. I really didn't like the ending but at the same time it was great. Ethan was perfect for pattyn!!!! I hate her dad so much!!! Actually her while family is pretty much awful. I love aunt J and Kevin. Ahh I need to read more Ellen Hopkins books!!
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5 stars - Didn't hate it but I didn't love it
Typical teenage angst and predictable storyline, but a quick read due to free-verse configuration
Typical teenage angst and predictable storyline, but a quick read due to free-verse configuration
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Pregnancy, Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Homophobia, Death of parent